A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6261177 Details
Epoch: 291 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 40421843 epoch_slot_no: 73043 block_no: 6261000 slot_leader_id: 5437677 size: 56069 time: 2021-09-18 18:02:14 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a3dab10ffbe99d10dc77cf9690eade73958bc5bd3b91342b127132074a122b9Block Operator
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